The Press., 1887-02-24

was mple'ed, 1t with two other societies went iutl joint occupacy of a ueat hall prepared for them in the architecta plan. But ample as that room was for it's then needs it is now too small. The member ship has gone over 100, and is gaming. The power of the temple for good Is rec ognized, and all good people desire it's per petuation and growth. It is recognized all over the state among the sister temples as a model, not only for its strong num- bers, but for the good work 1t is doing, It only needs glance at it's make up when it appears in public, or at its list of mem- bers, to show what it has done for those it has drawn into rauks to say nothing of good influences that have gone beyond It's membership.
 Mrs. Brigham's lecture last Friday evening drew sut good audience, fair in numbers and averaging high in intelli- gence. To say that all these were delight ed with the manner in which the gifted la- dy handled her subject, "The Worlds He- roes," is certainly to keep within bouds. For over an hour the audience sat aud gave the closest attention. She began with stating what had constituted heroism in different ages of the world. First, mere muscle, a magnificent physique, and pow. CT to rule by brute force made the ideal hero. Next bkill in diplomacy, ability to outwit cotemporaries then generalship, the ability to wage successfully in conflict finally the nerve to dare assert a belief, to take a stand in defiance of public opinion, if behind this was an earnest conviction of truth. The speaker, herself evidently of progressive views" holds up this last as the greatest hero of all. Whether right or wrong, if the ideal hero believed that he was right, and breaking away from the beliefs and superstitions of his age, dared to assert revolutionary beliefs, and to suf- fer the consequences of avowal, he was truly brave. Calico suffered for his decla- ration that the world moved and not the sun. He was compelled to recant, but later reasserted his belief, and to-day what he suffered for asserting is taught in every school. John Brown was but a little in advance of his times. The governor of Virginia made haste to hang him, but a few months later union soldiers were pen etrating the south, singing, "His Souls Marching On" So of many instances quoted. The characters of Napoleon, Washington, Lincoln, Grant, and others, got close and interesting analysis. Before. the lecture aa orchestra from the Temple of Honor and glee club, christined for the occasion the B. & M., composed of two Butterfields, Bagley, two Mel bournes and Mullen, sang "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground" '" "Just Before tho Battle, Mother" and "The Star Spangled Banner" At the close the meeting re- solved into a campfire, at which Prof. George sang, a drum corps played, and coffee and hard tack were served.
 The Order of United Workmen had n. last Thursday evening. Dr Flynt of South Coventry was present as grand dep- uty and installing officer, and was accom- panied by Mir. Kngsbury, deputy ush- CT. The supper to which the brethren and a few invited friends sat down later, was furnished by the w. c. T. U. ladies at their rooms, and was n fine spread of oysters, cold meats, baked beans, pastry, fruits, etc, doing great credit to the ladies who provided it, and tempting some of the boys-(be easy, we shan't name names) to wonderful gastronomical feats. The order is steadily growing i'll members, some six applications for admission being under consideration at the present time. The tendency is strongly towards such plans of life insurance as this order offers, and the social attractions of membership are thus augmented, Ag ta
 Henry R. Lord, well-known resident of Spencer, Macs, died on the 13 h inst. of IA complication ot heart and kidney trou- ble, having been considerable sufferer for some months. Deceas, was well known in Staff rd. His widow is sister of J. W. Cnaudler and Deacon F. J. Chand- Ter. The Spencer Sun says: Ills mala- dy was thought to.hnve been hastened by his close attention to his mother, she being tor q long time so h. lplpss that she bal 10 be carried to her bed. MT. Lord was a native of the west part of England, but came here with his parents when only SIX years of age, aud his life has since been passed in this town mostly. He com menced work in the woolen mills here when only 13 years of age, and, with the exception of one year, has continued in their employ a period of 39 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday after noon, and was largely attended. The 26 weavers whom the deceased worked with attended in a body, the mll having stop ped operations for that purpose"